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Washington, officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the national capital, both named after George Washington. Washington borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and shares an international border with t…
Washington, officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the national capital, both named after George Washington. Washington borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and shares an international border with the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north. Olympia is the state capital, and the most populous city is Seattle.
  • Admitted to the Union: November 11, 1889 (42nd)
  • Capital: Olympia
  • Largest city: Seattle
  • Elevation: 1,700 ft (520 m)
  • Country: United States
  • Before statehood: Washington Territory
  • Largest county or equivalent: King

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